In this case, I realize that, unlike when I was 22 years old, I realize now that football will not go on forever, it is a small part of your life.

I knew I needed surgery and I didn't want to have it and I ended up having it.

In my situation, unlike some players who retire because they have no choice - either teams don't want them or injuries have caused them to retire, and they just can't do it - for me, I really had never thought I would give out mentally before I gave out physically, but I think that was the case.

You know I used to listen to music a lot more.

My job is to throw passes and be a leader.

You're only as good as your last pass.

I was serious about retiring the first time, but the first week I was home my wife had SO many chores to do I went back.